The objective of a drastically ____________ base precludes an acceptance of supplier partnerships because a firm must accept dependence upon _____________ before they can internalize legitimate forms of supply chain management and supplier partnerships.

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A drastically reduced supplier base means the company is relying on fewer suppliers. Thus, they cannot accept supplier partnerships as it would create dependence on even fewer suppliers, which could be a risk. In contrast, having multiple suppliers allows a company to have some level of partnership-based supply chain management, as they are not relying on a single supplier.

The Objective of a Drastically ____________ Base Precludes an Acceptance